Unit 3: Nationalism to Imperialism 5.4.16

Think. Pair. Share. What is the situation in the Congo? What is happening there? Who is involved? Do other countries know what is happening? How do they feel about it? What is King Leopold doing?

June 9, 1904 The British Foreign Office has to take action Parliament has to decide what to do Three options: Take action on our own Work with other countries to take action Encourage King Leopold to make changes The British people strongly want G.B. to do something

Simulation Parliament’s debate on what to do 4 groups: Act Alone, Act Now, Force Change Cooperate with other Great Powers Focus on the British Empire Undecided Members of Parliament

Group Work Read the “Considering Your Option – June 9, 1904” sheet. Assign Roles (2 people per role) Work in pairs to gather evidence & write a summary of the option from your role’s perspective. Example: The Economic Specialist for Option 2 will explain why working with other countries is the best option for Britain’s economy

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Undecided MP’s Simon Sophie Katelyn Jessica John Daniel Shayna Michelle Kellan Joe Madison Chris Shubham Yuming Cassie Ethan Megana Camden Rahul Kayla Delany Alan Allison Samantha Frederick Michael Makayla Bijon Cameron Faith Jason Ciara Akhil Spencer Tiffany

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Undecided MP’s Matt Keya Amy Nate Annie Melanie Evan Brian Sayaka Thea Cooper Kate Mara Alex Jessica Kobe Mason Priscilla Julia Ian Sarah Beck Lauren Grace Sharon Dawson Renee Ryan Isabel Jacqueline Olivia Shami Isa Dora